Neighborhood of the week: New construction/remodels in downtown Cd'A

Do you dream of living in the heart of the action? In a neighborhood where you're a short walk from restaurants, shopping, parks, and markets? Where you can ride your bike to the beach or to the lake? If that's the case, then downtown Coeur d'Alene is the perfect place for you.

Dry California tourist town to guests: 'Please conserve'

Longer-term solutions are being considered, including bringing water by barge, plane and train

On Venezuelan roads, old cars prevail, break down everywhere

Venezuela's vehicle industry produced only eight trucks last year — and nary a single car

Candidates scramble for undecided voters

State Rep. Christy Perry of Nampa, one of seven candidates running for Congress in Idaho’s First District, has never been one to suggest that people should vote for her because she’s a woman. But she has no objections to people supporting her because she’s the only female in the race.

Grocers, potato growers settle lawsuit

BOISE - A federal judge has signed a $25 million settlement in a lawsuit between wholesale grocers and potato farming associations accused of forming a price-fixing cartel.

IRS scandals threaten funding for health care law

Encouraging borrowing, spending

Fed leaves low interest-rate policies unchanged

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve says its low interest-rate policies are still needed to invigorate a subpar U.S. economy.

Sales shouldn't be a dirty word

Over my decades in business, I’ve noticed a baffling trend: “Sales” has become a dirty word. I’m on a lifelong campaign to change that.

JUDD JONES: Get out and paddle!

Stand-up paddleboarding is now in it’s roughly 12th year on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Back in the day, there was a small group of local hardcore enthusiasts that had early versions of the boards and paddles making waves in many ways.

Biden's challenge: Breaking through with virus response

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is working to reassert himself in national politics three weeks after taking command of the Democratic presidential primary.

Economy showing signs of recovery

Hiring surges in January; jobless rate at 8.3%

Trump sues niece, NY Times over records behind '18 tax story

Is seeking $100 million in damages

CLASS AA STATE LEGION TOURNAMENT: Out at home

Lumbermen fall to Boise Gems; finish season 30-22

COEUR d'ALENE - The Boise Gems lost an extra innings heartbreaker Tuesday to Twin Falls.

Mid-summer recommendations

Summer arrived in full-force this past week and with it another surge in wine consumers pursuing crisp whites and lighter bodied reds. Our dining has moved outside, as has our cooking, opting for the grill over the oven. Gatherings have increased in size and frequency as friends and family look to enjoy the weather together. It is, after all, the best time of year in North Idaho. So here are some of what we have been drinking that we really enjoy. Full disclosure: some are repeats, but frankly the ones that are have just been tasting really good.

How will the future of Coeur d' Alene look?

Beautiful Coeur d’ Alene. The lake, green scenery, and surrounding countryside make it exquisite. It’s no wonder CDA is cited as the 11th fastest growing metro area according to U.S. Census data for the Department of Labor. But it seems like the 2018 population of our city is multiplying more rapidly than those statistics. (Every day, I talk to people who have moved here from Colorado, California, Montana, Virginia, Oklahoma, Washington, Florida and other states.) Several realtors have told me the population of CDA and surrounding areas could possibly increase by 5,000 soon. Whether, you are recent resident or a native Idahoan, as Bob Dylan succinctly wrote, “The times, they are a changing.” In the “Gem State” of Idaho, CDA is shining brightly. People are finding a pathway to a new home here. I am one of those people. One, among countless people, who came to CDA to buy a home in a beautiful environment and community.

Cuba: Newest exciting travel destination

Cuba has stunning French colonial architecture. Palm trees swaying in warm, tropical breezes. Classic '50s cars. Distinctive Cuban music. Aromatic cigars. Brightly colored buildings. Friendly, happy people and of course, smooth, flavorful rum. Cuba Libre!

Oh, what a lucky man: Pat Acuff reflects on 56 years in real estate and life in Cd'A

Pat Acuff reflects on 56 years in real estate and life in Cd'A

Pat Acuff says goodbye to real estate

City by the Break

Fractured council reflects its constituent camps

Investment darlings

When building a portfolio, are BRICS still a buy?

Corzine steps down at collapsed firm, hires lawyer